In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
My mother said to me, "You will regret your actions."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. My mother warned me that I would regret my actions.
- Inverted comma is removed.
- 'You' changes to 'I' according to 'me' as the second person changes according to the object of the reporting verb.
- 'Your' changes to 'my' according to 'me' as the second person changes according to the object of the reporting verb.
- 'Will' changes to 'would' as the reporting verb is in the past tense.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.